Book Covers for self publishers

[-K2-]

Been a while, and I thought I'd broach this subject again, taking the advice of the members here. My first ideas were rather extravagant dystopian scenes (busy) with a bit of cheesecake. I've simplified my thinking and hope these aren't some of the worst covers as noted throughout this thread. These are three from my 'career project,' it seems; I had a LOT of work to do with my writing. WIPs and derezzed for the forum, I need to add a little rust stains and grime, blur the flag resolutions, and the back elements change with each, yet it's a fair representation of what I hope are my final iterations.
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[Stephen Palmer]

Are you looking for feedback? Because these are not at all bad! Striking, well composed. I think the font is good. There doesn't seem to be an author name though, unless I've missed something. Roughen up the edges and add rust, and you've got something good.

 

[-K2-]

Are you looking for feedback? Because these are not at all bad! Striking, well composed. I think the font is good. There doesn't seem to be an author name though, unless I've missed something. Roughen up the edges and add rust, and you've got something good.

Thanks Stephen. After, I noticed I need to pull the flags lower (and make smaller) to not crowd the title. As to author name, I'll be using A-K2-C instead of just K2 (my real name--long-long and boring story).
Thanks for your input!
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[Brian G Turner]

Have you considered taking on a more mainstream pen name for your books? Just that I wonder if the one you're using might put some people off, thinking it's a writer with some sort of unfathomable agenda.

 

[-K2-]

Have you considered taking on a more mainstream pen name for your books? Just that I wonder if the one you're using might put some people off, thinking it's a writer with some sort of unfathomable agenda.

I understand your suggestion and its good intended reasons. I do find it ironic that my name might be construed as such, when in reality, it is a product of other people's acted upon, unfathomable agendas. I've discounted former aliases when I worked (like an inside joke, everyone goes by Nikki _______ at some point) and some other options. I'll consider your advice, and I'm willing to discuss why I've used a version of my name: A K2 Creation/Collaboration/whatever.

Based on @Stephen Palmer 's advice, I've updated the various covers which can be found on ArtStation at: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/2BW51A

Thank you everyone for your input!

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[Parson]

I like the title of the book. Liberty Stumbled would get me to look a bit further at the book in question.

 

[-K2-]

I like the title of the book. Liberty Stumbled would get me to look a bit further at the book in question.

Thanks @Parson ; though it's not very creative on my part. After a long string of initial titles--which the members here dissuaded me from, including not using a Georgian year (G7, G8, etc. are the new system's year)--I settled on using the series title and the year added, with subtitles only shown on the title page.

I bet you can guess what novel's title gave me the idea for LS:

Spoiler: My Inspiration

Atlas Shrugged

The name alone made me curious.

Thanks for your input!

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[Parson]

I read the book which was your inspiration and was underwhelmed. But it is considered a classic, so I'm sure my taste is in question here.

 

[-K2-]

I read the book which was your inspiration and was underwhelmed. But it is considered a classic, so I'm sure my taste is in question here.

Well, I was only speaking of its title as inspiration. My story likely smacks of a manure-spreader advertisement and reads like Fun with Dick and Jane, if lucky. Thanks again for your kind words.
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